Rakholi Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Dadra and Nagar Haveli - Census 2011
Rakholi is a Census Town city situated in Dadra & Nagar Haveli taluka of Dadra & Nagar Haveli district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 2,295 families residing in the Rakholi city. The total population of Rakholi is 8,339 out of which 5,875 are males and 2,464 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Rakholi is 419.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Rakholi city is 1023 which is 12% of the total population. There are 538 male children and 485 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Rakholi is 901 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (419).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rakholi is 85.2%. Thus Rakholi has higher literacy rate compared to 76.2% of Dadra & Nagar Haveli district. The male literacy rate is 91.16% and the female literacy rate is 69.18% in Rakholi.
Rakholi Census Town has total administration over 2,295 houses to which it supplies basic amenities such as water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Census Town limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.
Rakholi Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Rakholi Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 1,023 | 538 | 485 |
| Literacy | 85.2% | 82.8% | 55.6% |
| Scheduled Caste | 84 | 60 | 24 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 1,458 | 810 | 648 |
| Illiterate | 2,105 | 1,010 | 1,095 |
Caste-wise Population - Rakholi
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 1% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 17.5% of total population in Rakholi.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 84 | 60 | 24 |
| Schedule Tribe | 1,458 | 810 | 648 |
Religion-wise Population - Rakholi
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Rakholi is 7,882 which is 94.52% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Rakholi is 366 which is 4.39% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Rakholi as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 7,882 | (94.52%) | 5,525 | 2,357 |
| Muslim | 366 | (4.39%) | 289 | 77 |
| Christian | 45 | (0.54%) | 35 | 10 |
| Sikh | 3 | (0.04%) | 3 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 35 | (0.42%) | 17 | 18 |
| Jain | 5 | (0.06%) | 4 | 1 |
| Other Religion | 3 | (0.04%) | 2 | 1 |
| No Religion Specified | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
Literacy Rate - Rakholi
The total literacy rate of Rakholi was 85.21% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 76.24% of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Population-wise, out of total 6,234 literates, males were 4,865 while females were 1,369. Also the male literacy rate was 91.16% and the female literacy rate was 69.18% in Rakholi.
| Rakholi | Dadra and Nagar Haveli | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 69.18% | 64.32% |
| Male | 91.16% | 85.17% |
| Total | 85.21% | 76.24% |
Sex Ratio - Rakholi
The Sex Ratio of Rakholi is 419. Thus per every 1000 men there were 419 females in Rakholi. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 901 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio ( 419 ) of Rakholi.
Child Population - Rakholi
According to Census 2011, there were 1,023 children between age 0 to 6 years in Rakholi. Out of which 538 were male while 485 were female.
Working Population - Rakholi
In Rakholi Census Town out of total population, 5,029 were engaged in work activities. 93.2% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 6.8% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 5,029 workers engaged in Main Work, 101 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 11 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 4,688 | 4,334 | 354 |
| Cultivators | 101 | 69 | 32 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 11 | 9 | 2 |
| Household Industries | 18 | 15 | 3 |
| Other Workers | 4,558 | 4,241 | 317 |
| Marginal Workers | 341 | 263 | 78 |
| Non Working | 3,310 | 1,278 | 2,032 |
Rakholi Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Rakholi is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 8,339 | 74.8% | 419 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Rakholi, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Dadra and Nagar Haveli - Wikipedia